I'm already writing another blog...and i know you are excited. It has been raining on and off for a while now, which is a weird coincidence because it is the rainy season. we are all very confused as to what this odd sensation is, but i believe it is called "cold." The winds are stronger and the sun has been shielded by thick, dark rain clouds so we are less lethargic and miserable and more confused and underclothed.
Yesterday was Independence Day, so all of St. Kitts basically shut down in the name of 25 years of post-colonial success, which is something i will definitely dance to. i went with my host mother and brother to a "parade" which was just various public servants, boys/girls scouts, and a military band standing in their uniforms at the Cricket stadium. It was nice to see the pride and patriotism that the people have for their country which is one of the most economically and socially developed countries in the West Indies. They paid plenty of well-deserved homage to the long journey from slavery and British rule to an independent federation with a national identity and culture.
Afterwards I layed around at home for a while as the rain ran it's course, and then my host mother took me to the Baptist church for a barbecue. I love going there for social events because i feel a real sense of community and family interaction. The kids were playing cricket and a couple of them took me around the surrounding field to where there was a guava tree, and i proceeded to eat several too many. My host mother had cooked the national dish of saltfish, dumplings, and yams before we left so i was physically unable to indulge in the barbecue, but it looked and smelled amazing. I did get to drink starfruit juice which is exponentially more delicious as a drink rather than a fruit.
I am enjoying myself, but I feel incredibly transient. Our lives are basically in limbo until training is over and we are living on our own. I cant wait to feel like a member of a community, both in the way people see me and the way i see the people and places that are around me. I know it will take time, so until then, i'm trying my best to enjoy the journey. today i was walking and a monkey jumped down from a tree right in front of me which was pretty much the highlight of my week.
Hope youre doing well
paz
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5 comments:
HIIII THEREE!!! me and laura and matt have just read your blog aloud like a glorious night-time story.
And glorious it was. I'm so glad you've made a blog, I look forward to checking your updates almost as obsessively as facebook.
We love you and miss you so much!
PAZ,
TAMARI
MATTHEW
LAURA
did you take the monkey home? you should have.
independence day activies sounded awesome. so cool that you are really experiencing life there. try not to get too antsy about training ending.
love you and your blog
Hi! I'm so glad that you did start a blog since it really is a lot easier to keep in the loop with what you're doing there. Do you have your camera there? You should def. try to post pictures, if possible! Especially if there is any more monkey business.. haha.. ok bad joke.
I think it's great that you are getting more involved with the community and other civic functions. It is such a great way to not only get to know the people but, get their respect and trust so that you can better serve the people in St. Kitts.
Best,
Mark
When is your next blog coming?? I've been checking everyday!!!
I am so excited I found your blog. I miss my Alisa, but at least I can keep myself up to date on you and your fooch! I'm with Rya, you totally shoud've taken that monkey home. I love you!
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